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How to Say "hoagie" in Spanish

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nounA1regional US
Use this term when referring to a hoagie or sub in certain US regions, as it's often used interchangeably with 'sub' in those contexts.

Examples

¿Quieres un sándwich de jamón y queso para el almuerzo?

Do you want a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch?

sub

soobsuβ

nounA2regional food term
This is a widely understood term for a hoagie, often used in the US and increasingly recognized in other Spanish-speaking areas.
A long submarine sandwich filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese on a wooden board.

Examples

Me gustaría un sub de jamón y queso, por favor.

I would like a ham and cheese sub, please.

Ese sub es demasiado grande para una sola persona.

That sub is too big for just one person.

Los subs de albóndigas son mis favoritos.

Meatball subs are my favorites.

Loanword behavior

Since this comes from English, it follows simple noun rules. It is always masculine: 'el sub'.

Generic use

Mistake: “Calling every sandwich a 'sub'.”

Correction: In most Spanish-speaking countries, a regular sandwich is a 'sándwich' or 'bocadillo'. Use 'sub' specifically for the long, submarine-shaped ones.

submarino

soob-mah-REE-nohsuβmaˈɾino

nounC1US informal
This informal term is used in some Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, to refer to a hoagie or sub.
A long, hearty sub sandwich filled with layers of meat, cheese, and lettuce, resting on a wooden cutting board.

Examples

Vamos a comprar un submarino de pavo y queso para el almuerzo.

We are going to buy a turkey and cheese sub sandwich for lunch.

Prefiero pedir un submarino grande que dos pequeños.

I prefer to order one large sub than two small ones.

Confusing 'sándwich' with the general term

The most common mistake is assuming 'sándwich' is the universal Spanish word for any type of sandwich. While it can mean 'hoagie' in specific US regions, it's not the standard term everywhere. Use 'sub' or 'submarino' for clarity when referring to a long, filled roll.

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